All Things Are Possible.
The father told Jesus his son had seizures since the boy’s infancy, then said to Jesus, “But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” Jesus then took the man’s “if” and directed the responsibility for believing squarely on the father’s shoulders. “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
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Praise and Worship of God Benefit the Worshipper
God does not have a self-esteem problem. He does not need praise and worship to boost His ego. His desire for the attention of His creation is rooted in love. He commands praise and worship in order to benefit the worshipper.
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Jesus as the Model for Healing the Sick
Jesus Christ experienced every pain humanly possible while on earth, both prior to his crucifixion and while on the cross. But as he hung on the cross, Jesus, took upon himself all the sicknesses and diseases of mankind so that by his wounds people could be healed.
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The Courage and Extraordinary Faith of Elijah
Elijah knew the provision and the power of God, the life-giving mercy and the fiery wrath of God. He lived up to his name: The Lord is God.
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Therapeutic Approach - Christian Counselors Help People Find Their Own Answers
The Christian counselor doesn't tell people what to do. They simply listen and reflect back the content and feelings they heard.
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The Enemy of Praise and Worship Comes to Instill Pride and Fear
A focus on God creates the humble heart that attracts the favor of God. Therefore, Satan attempts to redirect the believer's focus to anything but God. The most common way the enemy tries to interrupt the flow of corporate praise and worship is by stirring up pride and/or fear.
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Pastors are Worshipping Servants Facilitating Godly Encounters--the Purpose of Worship
All believers are responsible to be worshippers, but not all are gifted to lead. God raises up gifts to edify the body, to be servants who equip the body.Pastoral leadership must be emersed in the Holy Spirit, the real worship leader. Worship opens a place and a space for God to manifest Himself and rule and reign as Lord of our lives. Pastors help people connect the dots between life's challenges and His word and will.
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God Promises Victory, but Christians Must Fight for Freedom to Live in Victory
When fighting the Christian fight, God enables Christians to have victory through every battle. The book of Joshua can be viewed as how to live victorious lives through the strength of God.
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Michael as the Mighty Warrior Who Fights Evil
Michael is known as an angelic warrior, the captain of the angelic armies of heaven. This spiritual militia defends the children of God by waging war against Satan and his demonic forces. There are only a few sections of scripture that refer to Michael, but they say a lot about his role as one of the chief angelic beings.
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How to Reach the Hearts of the Young
They are not little kids, nor are they adults. They are teenagers -- hurricanes of hormones and emotions transitioning from adolescence to adulthood as fast as they can in an increasingly malicious world. More than ever, parents need to oversee and watch over, not lord over, their teenage children. Yes, children. They are not 'of age' and while young, they remain the responsibility of their parents/guardians.
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